Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in blended learning have made it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants need to better understand these important new open educational initiatives. Universities want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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